ISO/IEC 15504 Experts in Germany
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Peter S.
Last position:
Rollout Manager at Siemens Healthineers
- Cisco SDA LAN network
- Transition and Transformation
Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Consultant in Functional Safety: I3 Confirmation Reviews according to ISO 26262:2018 at VW
Conducting I3 Confirmation Reviews for all work products at item (system) level that require I3 review, in accordance with ISO 26262:2018: Impact Analysis, Safety Plan, Functional Safety Concept, Technical Safety Concept, FMEA, FTA, DFA, Integration and Test Strategy, Safety Validation Specification, Safety Case
Creating/updating review criteria for conducting I3/I2 Confirmation Reviews for all work products based on ISO 26262:2018
Discussing findings with the specialist departments as needed
Coordinating findings and review criteria with the responsible customer department
Training new internal employees to conduct I3 Confirmation Reviews
ISO 26262
Requirements Analysis
Failure Analysis (FTA, FMEA, DFA)
Microsoft Office
Jira
Confluence DevStack
Document Management System (DMS)
Gildas D.
Last position:
System Team Lead Diagnostics – Hybrid & Electric Drives (HEV/MHEV/PHEV) for Transmission and Engine (NA/SA) at Stellantis e-transmission
- Technical lead of diagnostics activities for eDCT transmissions and drive systems in the area of hybrid (HEV), mild-hybrid (MHEV), and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV)
- Responsibility for the development and validation of DTC strategies (OBD / EOBD) for markets in North and South America and the EU
- Coordination between interdisciplinary teams (system development, software, safety, calibration, after-sales)
- Creation and maintenance of diagnostic specifications (DID, DTC matrix, snapshot, freeze frame) according to STLA standards
- Support with troubleshooting, validation tests, EOL processes, and internal audits
- Technical interface to suppliers (Bosch, Valeo, etc.) in the area of actuators, sensors, and electric pumps
- Creation of diagnostic RFQ
Parthiban M.
Last position:
Quality Assurance Engineer at Hanon Systems GmbH
Define the QA strategy and plan for the above mentioned OEMs project.
Identify applicable processes, methods, and standards to be followed (eg, GS_95014, KGAS, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, etc.).
Plan reviews, audits, and assessments as per the strategy.
Check whether the project follows defined processes (System, software, mechanical, hardware, testing, change, configuration, problem, risk etc.) as per strategy.
Provide QA support to software process: software requirement analysis, software architectural design, software detailed design and unit construction, software unit verification, software component verification and integration verification, software verification processes.
Monitor compliance with organization-wide and project-specific standards.
Verify that deviations are documented and escalated.
Review work products (requirements, design docs, test cases, code, reports (MISRA, C0, C1, coding standards), etc.).
Check compliance with standards, templates, and checklists.
Ensure that bi-directional traceability exists (e.g., requirements ↔ design ↔ tests).
Give objective evidence (not influenced by delivery pressure) during assessments.
Identify non-conformances (process not followed, missing approvals, wrong standard).
Report deviations and track them until closure.
Verify that corrective actions are implemented (5why, Ishikawa, 8D, FMEA, FTA, DFM, DRP, PCC, LLBP, PDCA).
Provide QA status reports to management and project stakeholders.
Highlight risks related to process non-compliance.
Deliver objective evidence for assessments/audits (e.g., ASPICE, ISO/IEC 15504, ISO 26262, ISO 21434, ISO_PAS_8800).
Collect and analyze QA findings.
Suggest process improvements.
Support lessons learned activities.
Achieved ASPICE Level 1 and Level 2 for multiple Audi and Mercedes-Benz projects assessments.
Thomas A.
Last position:
Interim Management at Vincorion Power Systems GmbH
- Process and project management to optimize products and development processes for energy systems
- Technical risk management
- Requirements engineering and system architecture
- System FMEA of power generator units and energy storage modules aiming for generic structures
- Claims management according to Section 313 of the German Civil Code
- Regulatory environment: military and NATO standards, AQAP, VG norms
Jan W.
Last position:
Technical Consultant at AI Beratung (KMU)
- Evaluation of RAG for legal advisory (build or buy)
- Evaluation and POC of RAG for an ERP time tracking module
- Consulting on foundation model selection
- Setup AI development environment (eliminating shadow AI)
- AI strategy consulting
- AI-assisted code creation and context engineering make change sets larger
- Strong software engineering expertise, code reviews and safeguarding through pipelines and domain-specific automated test cases
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Statistics of experts using ISO/IEC 15504
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
27 years
Position duration
2.2 years
Positions per freelancer
16
Top business areas
Information Technology, Quality Assurance, Product Development
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Energy
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Quality Assurance, Information Technology
Bachelor's degree or higher
83%
Master's degree or higher
50%
Certifications per freelancer
8
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates of experts in Germany using ISO/IEC 15504
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ISO/IEC 15504 experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (100%)
- Automotive (83%)
- Energy (67%)
- Aerospace and Defense (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Telecommunication (50%)
- Banking and Finance (33%)
- Healthcare (33%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Standard and purpose
ISO/IEC 15504 is an international framework for assessing software and systems development processes. It is widely known as SPICE, short for Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination. The standard helps organizations examine how consistently processes are performed, managed and improved. Its assessment model focuses on evidence rather than informal impressions.
What it assesses
An assessment reviews processes such as requirements analysis, system design, implementation, integration, testing, configuration management and quality assurance. It considers both the process purpose and the capability of the organization to perform it reliably. Results can support internal improvement, supplier evaluation or formal compliance evidence. The later ISO/IEC 33000 family carries forward the same assessment direction.
Methods and deliverables
Specialists work with process reference models, assessment indicators, capability levels and evidence records. Typical deliverables include:
- Assessment plans, scope definitions and interview guides
- Mapped process documentation and evidence matrices
- Capability profiles and gap analyses
- Improvement roadmaps with practical priorities
- Assessment reports prepared for review
Tools and adjacent skills
ISO/IEC 15504 work often connects process assessment with software lifecycle governance, quality management and requirements engineering. Professionals may use document repositories, workflow tools, audit systems and process modelling software to organize evidence. Useful adjacent knowledge includes Automotive SPICE, functional safety, agile delivery, supplier management and the ISO/IEC 33000 series. Tool skill matters, but the ability to interpret evidence consistently matters more.
When companies bring in experts
Organizations usually seek freelance expertise before a supplier assessment, during a process improvement program or when internal evidence is incomplete. Common signals include:
- Processes vary between teams or delivery sites
- Assessment findings lack clear owners or priorities
- A customer requests structured capability evidence
- New quality or lifecycle controls must be introduced
- Internal specialists need an independent assessment view
In Germany, specialists may support automotive, industrial, embedded and regulated technology organizations. Remote evidence reviews work well when documentation is organized; workshops and interviews may benefit from on-site collaboration and clear German or English communication.
What strong professionals bring
Strong ISO/IEC 15504 professionals distinguish documented intent from demonstrated practice. They ask focused questions, trace claims to objective evidence and explain capability findings without turning the assessment into a paperwork exercise. They also understand how process changes affect delivery teams, suppliers and management decisions. Look for experience with the relevant process model, neutral assessment judgment, concise reporting and the ability to turn findings into actions that teams can sustain.
Frequently asked questions
Everything clients usually want to know about ISO/IEC 15504, in one place.
ISO/IEC 15504 is used to assess the capability of software and systems processes. Companies apply it to identify weaknesses, compare supplier capabilities, guide improvement programs and prepare structured assessment evidence.
SPICE is the common name associated with ISO/IEC 15504, meaning Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination. The standard provided the assessment foundation, while newer ISO/IEC 33000 series standards continue and extend that approach.
ISO/IEC 15504 and CMMI both support process improvement, but they use different models, terminology and assessment approaches. The right choice depends on customer expectations, the applicable industry model, existing governance and the type of evidence the organization must produce.
A strong ISO/IEC 15504 specialist often understands requirements engineering, software lifecycle management, quality assurance and supplier governance. Knowledge of Automotive SPICE, agile ways of working, functional safety or ISO/IEC 33000 standards can be valuable when the assessment sits within a regulated or embedded environment.
ISO/IEC 15504 work requires more than familiarity with process terminology. Match the professional’s assessment background to the scope, model and level of stakeholder complexity, and ask for examples of evidence reviews, findings and improvement plans relevant to your setting.
ISO/IEC 15504 assessments can often be performed remotely when repositories, process records and interview schedules are accessible. German companies may still prefer on-site workshops for sensitive supplier discussions, complex process mapping or teams that work primarily in German.
A capable ISO/IEC 15504 professional explains the assessment scope, evidence expectations and rating logic clearly before work begins. Check whether their reports separate observations from conclusions, link findings to evidence and provide improvement actions that teams can actually use.
An ISO/IEC 15504 freelancer may deliver an assessment plan, process maps, interview records, evidence matrices, capability profiles and a final report. Depending on the assignment, the professional may also facilitate remediation workshops and help prepare teams for a follow-up assessment.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO/IEC 15504 in their recent projects is 116 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 925 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO/IEC 15504 in their recent projects, 83% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 50% hold at least a Master's degree.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO/IEC 15504 in their recent projects have 27 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.2 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO/IEC 15504 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (50%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO/IEC 15504 in their recent projects are Manufacturing (100%), Automotive (83%), and Energy (67%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO/IEC 15504 in their recent projects are Information Technology (100%), Quality Assurance (100%), and Product Development (83%).
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